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How far is Polokwane from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 2845 miles / 4578 kilometers / 2472 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Polokwane (PTG) is 4573 miles / 7359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 8 minutes.

Kotoka International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Accra to Polokwane

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to Polokwane. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2844.761 miles
  • 4578.199 kilometers
  • 2472.029 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2850.420 miles
  • 4587.306 kilometers
  • 2476.947 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Accra to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Accra to Polokwane generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Accra to Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

Airport information

Origin Kotoka International Airport
City: Accra
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: ACC
ICAO Code: DGAA
Coordinates: 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W
Destination Polokwane International Airport
City: Polokwane
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PTG
ICAO Code: FAPP
Coordinates: 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E